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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,996.46, 379,549.37 and 95,224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,996.46, 379,549.37 and 95,224.46 is: 142,857.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,996.46 : 379,549.37 = 95,224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,996.46/379,549.37 = 95,224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,996.46x = 379,549.37 × 95,224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,996.46x = 36,142,383,325.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,142,383,325.47/252,996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,857.27

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